The Love Apple

Flavor: D Service: A Margarita: A Solo dining: C The Love Apple was touted as the best restaurant in Taos but unfortunately that wasn’t my experience. The New York strip was the special on the night I went and it was unbelievably bland. No flavor at all. What an expensive disappointment. The margarita, on the other hand, was uniquely delicious. Just barely sweet but not overly tart. Our service was good so I’ll give it another chance the next time I’m in town.

Simply one of the best places to eat in New Mexico or really anywhere. The setting -- a little chapel -- is elegant and beautiful. The wait staff are knowledgeable and kind. The wine list is carefully cultivated and never misses. And the food is simply sublime. The first courses, salads, and mains are all made with local ingredients and the flavors are clean, complex, and original. We've been going to the Love Apple for more than a decade, and each time its been a wonderful date night experience. I can't recommend them high enough.

Arrived 5 min ahead of our reservation but we had to wait 15 min before being seated. The reception desk girl must of been having a bad day as she was very snarky and that is being nice. Our waiter was great and took our order for a bottle of wine and a charcuterie board. The cheeses took about 15 min to cut and arrive. The entree portions were small for my preference. I ordered lamb meatballs. The five were the size of golfballs. The atmosphere is nice. Remember you can only pay in cash. Personally, we are not going back.

Great charming little restaurant set in an old chapel. The food was creative and really good. Don't miss the oyster mushrooms in chile oil if they offer them for appetizers. Incredible! My duck entree was sadly not the best I've had and overcooked. Everything else was great. Our server was also super nice and on point. Highly recommended.

What a charming, lovely, fine dining experience! This restaurant has taken the fine dining to a different level with their unique combination of fresh and locally sourced ingredients. So satisfying! The decor, the mood, the lighting, and the music made this a perfect location to celebrate a special night. Our waiter patiently assisted us choosing the meals that suits our appetite being vegetarian. We shared Seasonal fruit, local greens, pecans and warm goat cheese salad followed by Love Apple Tacos (vegetarian) and a tasty dessert. I'd LOVE to be back here again one day.

From Salad to dessert it was amazing. I saw some reviews on bland... Get outta here ... I would have come just for the fresh fruit goat cheese salad. Bison cooked to perfection with golden oyster mushrooms topped with garlic mashed potatoes that beat my own wife's. Shh. Even the table decor was fresh Jasmine that filled the air. All around wonderful.

The food is absolutely incredible. We practically licked the plates clean. We always make it a point to visit this amazing restaurant when we visit Taos, and the food never disappoints! Their in-house cocktails are also excellent! HIGHLY suggest making a reservation or calling at least a few minutes before you arrive bc the hostess always makes a comment about "finding a way to squeeze you in" even when the place is pretty empty.

The place is super cute. We were greeted quickly and taken to our seat early. The apps were the highlight of the night. We got all three on the menu. The elk, burger and gnocchi were all good. But the apps really stole the show. They don’t really have a bar, all drinks are premade. They have 4 wines by the glass.